Mahendran v. The State Represented Through
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:02.09.2022 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM Mahendran, : Petitioner Vs
1. The State Represented Through, The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Musiri Sub- Division, Trichy District- 621 211
2. The Inspector of Police, Vuppiliyapuram Police Staion, Trichy 621011 : Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection to conduct Karagattam and Aadal Paadal Programme on 08.09.2022 and 09.09.2022 respectively at Arulmigu Shri Mahamariamman Temple, Sirunavalur, Trichy by considering petitioner's representation, dated 08.08.2022. 1/5
For Petitioner : Mr.Ajmeer Kaja.S, For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
O R D E R
This writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and protection to conduct Karagattam and Aadal Paadal Programme on 08.09.2022 and 09.09.2022 respectively at Arulmigu Shri Mahamariamman Temple, Sirunavalur, Trichy by considering petitioner's representation, dated 08.08.2022.
2.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that Mahakumbabishekam for the temple, by name, Sri Shithi Vinayager Kovil situated at Murungai Kollai, Thithani post, Karambakudi, Pudukkottai District is going to be held on 09.09.2022. Subsequent to 2/5
the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme i.e., Karagattam and Aadal Paadal Programme on 08.09.2022 and 09.09.2022, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 08.08.2022. But, the respondents have not considered the said representation. Since no order was passed, the petitioner has come before this Court for the above said relief.
4.The learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondent police would submit that the respondents have received the representation of the petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.
5. I have considered the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondent police.
6. It is brought to the notice of this Court that the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu, Chennai had issued a circular memorandum in Rc. 007301/Genl.I (1)/2019, dated 09.04.2019, along with instructions to the Inspectors of Police throughout Tamil Nadu for consideration of 3/5
applications seeking permission for conducting cultural programme. Therefore, in view of the detailed circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, the respondent police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 08.08.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.
7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost.
02.09.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No lr Note:Issue Order copy on 05.09.2022 4/5
V.SIVAGNANAM, J lr To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Musiri Sub- Division, Trichy District- 621 211
2. The Inspector of Police, Vuppiliyapuram Police Staion, Trichy 621011 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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